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Take a Stand Against Bullying

Parent Presentation

Physical Effects of Bullying on the Target


Stomach aches Weight loss/gain Headaches Drop in grades Physical aggression

Emotional Effects of Bullying on the Target


Alienation Low self-esteem Insecurity Fear Depression Withdrawn Aggression Anger Vengeful

Warning Signsthat your child may be the target of bullying behavior

Frequently teased, taunted, belittled, ridiculed, intimidated, threatened, dominated or subdued

Has a derogatory nickname Regularly has bruises or injuries that

can’t be explained Has belongings taken or damaged Few or no close friends at school


Warning Signs Frequently socially isolated Less assertive or lacks the skills to

respond to others’ teasing or harassment Appears weak or easily dominated Tries to stay close to a teacher or other

adult at recess or breaks

Talk with your child about bullying!


What To Doif you suspect your child is being bullied

Talk with your child: If your child is being bullied, they need to have a voice in how the situation is handled.

Contact the school: Set up a meeting with your child’s teacher(s) or counselor. Develop a plan for keeping your child safe, particularly during vulnerable times (class breaks, lunch, recess). Find out what activities or counseling options are available for your child.


Recommendationsif you suspect your child is being bullied

Don’t encourage your child to fight back--two wrongs don’t make a right!

Listen to your child, do not ignore your child’s plea for help.

Don’t confront the parents or the other child directly.

Avoid bringing your child and the aggressor together to elicit an apology or resolve the issue.


What can motivate bullying behavior? An imbalance of power.

Seeking attention. Particular reaction from others. Belief that behavior is exciting and

makes them more popular. Coping with a loss. An active and impulsive temperament. Being a victim of bullying/abuse. Seeing violence modeled. Low self-esteem.


Warning Signs that your child may be bullying others

Frequent name-calling Regular bragging A need to always get his/her own way Spending more time with younger or less

powerful kids A lack of empathy for others A defiant or hostile attitude; easily takes

offense Frequent misbehavior at school (e.g. name-

calling, teasing, intimidating, physical aggression)


Talk with your child: Never condone bullying behavior; speak up and tell your child that the behavior they are engaging in is considered bullying.

Help your child deal with feelings in positive ways.

Reinforce respectful behaviors at home. Encourage empathy for others: Remind your child

that everyone has a right to be themselves, to choose their own friends and to feel safe at school.

Review consequences of bullying behavior: Both discipline consequences and relationship consequences

Contact the school for help: Set up a meeting with your child’s teacher(s) or counselor. Develop a plan for change. Take a Stand Against Bullying

What To Do if you suspect your child may be bullying others

“Taking a stand against bullying” to promote safe,

respectful, nurturing learning

communities.

Together, students, staff, and parents…


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